The Committees will be hearing a Senate Bill that will be
introduced at the convening of the Second Special Session of 2007 on Wednesday,
October 24, 2007. The subject of this bill will be to permit the operation of an
inter-island ferry service in the State of Hawaii while an environmental impact
statement is being conducted, while at the same time, ensuring that there is
adequate protection of the environment. The bill will also establish an
oversight task force for the purpose of examining the impact of inter-island
ferry operations on the communities, environment, and harbor and other
infrastructures.

The Committees are inviting members of the public to present
their views and concerns on this proposed legislation. The Committees would
like to hear from as many individuals as possible, and are anticipating a large
volume of individuals wishing to present testimony. As such, and as a courtesy
to those patiently waiting for their opportunity to address the Committees, it
is requested that each individual limit their oral testimony to two (2)
minutes. Individuals wishing to present oral testimony will need to sign-in at
the designated table. Oral testimony should also be submitted to the
Committees in writing within twenty-four (24) hours following the informational
briefing through one of the methods indicated below.

Persons wishing to testify should submit testimony in one of
the following ways:

·In person: one (1) copy of their testimony to the informational briefing.

·By fax: Testimony may be faxed if less than 5 pages in length,
to the Senate Sergeant-At-Arms Office at 586-6659 or 1-800-586-6659 (toll free
for neighbor islands), at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. When faxing,
please indicate to which committee the testimony is being submitted, the date
and time of the hearing, and the number of copies needed for submittal.

·By Email: Testimony may be emailed if less than 5 pages in
length, to the Legislature's Public Access Room at testimony@capitol.hawaii.gov.
Please indicate to which committee the testimony is being submitted, the date
and time of the hearing, and the number of copies needed for submittal. In
addition, please provide the testifier's name and mailing address in the
email. Email sent to individual offices or any other Senate office will not be
accepted.

If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids or
services to participate in the public hearing process (i.e., sign or foreign
language interpreter or wheelchair accessibility), please contact the committee
clerk 24 hours prior to the hearing so arrangements can be made.